Go behind the scenes of landmark local film 'Once Were Warriors' 🎥 This short feature gathers cast and crew as they reflect on their roles, the bold themes explored in the story, and how key scenes were brought to life. They also share when they first encountered the book, and what it meant to bring it to the screen. 🔗 Watch it now via the link, along with an interview with Mamaengaroa Pere (Grace Heke), backgrounder articles, and more in The Behind the Scenes Collection: https://www.nzonscree

#onthisday 31 years ago — 5 May 1994 — ‘Once Were Warriors’ premiered in Auckland 🎥 Directed by Lee Tamahori and produced by Robin Scholes, the film – based on Alan Duff’s powerful novel – brought to light the confronting realities of domestic and gang violence in an urban Māori whānau. Its raw portrayal earned global acclaim, including a screening at Cannes, and launched the careers of its cast internationally. The film sparked vital conversations about social issues, resonating both locally a

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